Tuesday, May 16, 2006

A large beach ball for Maracas on a veranda facing the Queen's Park Savannah, Trinidad

Around the Queen’s Park Savannah, there are many historic landmarks. There is the Memorial Park to honour those service men and women who sacrificed their lives in both World Wars and also the popular Magnificent Seven, the Prime Minister's Office, the President’s House, Botanical Gardens and theBoissiereor Gingerbread house. Then, there is the inflatable red cork ball anchored at Cipirani boulevard. A wonder in itself, and an eyesore to the thousands of commuters who pass by.

Prime advertising for a price. Keep your head down and pass by quickly - Gyle

A West Indian fan blowing a shell in support of West Indies Cricket. (This wall ad at the Queen's Part Oval has be destroyed)

Richard Bolai lives and works from Trinidad, West Indies. He is a bookbinder,Graphic designer and the author of thebookmann, which from 2004, has written and photographed independently aspects of Trinidad and Tobago's art culture.

In 2008, he began a series of self studies called Feinin which incorporated digital superpositions of artists who have left a mark in art history by using the internet as the core of reference. He also produced parodies relating to anthropological studies of Trinidad and Tobago, for example, folklore or observations of the society via class and stereotypes

The work then expanded by actually creating dimensional replicas, capturing a map over the subjects to explore the underling subconscious in the form of art. This aided the ability to analyze art by producing art parodies to understand the meaning behind it. No money was spent or assistance in producing these compositions from common items found in his home, a chair, a mirror, or old tyre.